Lesotho
Sub-Saharan Africa
- Lesotho has a population of about 2.4 million (2025), the 114th largest of 175 countries with figures.
- GDP per person was $1,089 in 2025, 160th highest of 172, and the economy grew 2% in real terms.
- Consumer prices rose 4.3% in 2025, and 16.3% of the labour force was unemployed (2025).
- A baby born in 2024 could expect to live 57.8 years, and half of the population is older than 21.4 years.
- 51.8% of people used the internet in 2024.
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Latest published value of each measure. The position compares Lesotho with every country that has the same figure.
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Lesotho: statistics and latest figures
152 official statistics for Lesotho in 22 topics, including health and healthcare; education and skills. Charts, rankings and data downloads.
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